subject: Learn How To Prepare For A Big Move [print this page] The provisions that you are going to use to pack up everything you own is going to be the least high-priced thing you spend money on. You will get the boxes for nothing from restaurants and liquor stores. You will be able to get the paper from your local newspaper company. The most you might spend is $5 to $10 on tape. The moving pads utilized to protect the furniture should come with the truck you rented.